The Red Lion Lincoln Square
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2018
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Score
The Red Lion Lincoln Square has been inspected 11 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 9, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at The Red Lion Lincoln Square is from Nov 9, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Red Lion Lincoln Square on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 9, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP SINK DUE TO LOCATION.
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Nov 1, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A)-FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111-FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS OVER 40 TOTAL ON THE CABINET WITH WINE ON THE WINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-210.11- WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE ADA WASHROOM, FURNACE ROOM AND ABOVE THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307,11- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP SINK DUE TO LOCATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
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Sep 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE STAND UP BEER REACH IN COOLER AT SERVICE AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTICED BAD ODOR COMING FROM DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBDSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR WALL TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENT COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE ICE MACHINE/DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Jul 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE DAMAGED IN SEVERAL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT NECK OF THREE COMPARTMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
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Aug 5, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR BIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE DAMAGED IN SEVERAL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK NOT PROPERLY ELEVATE IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Jul 25, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY OR SERVICE. OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL AND UPPER PARTS OF ICE MACHINE COMING INTO CONTACT WITH FRESH ICE BEING MADE AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSAL OF ICE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PARTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR BIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE DAMAGED IN SEVERAL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK NOT PROPERLY ELEVATE IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Sep 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE BOTH FURNACE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN, SERVICE BAR AND FURNACE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO DAMAGED CEILING PANELS SAME AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PANELS. DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 9, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, BAR AREA AND PARTY ROOM SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALL AT BAR AREA, PARTY ROOM, AND CLOSETS.
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Dec 14, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//REAR DOOR AT 4753 N ROCKWELL ST, NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR./NO EXTERMINATION LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST INVERT ALL POTS ,PANS PLATES IN STORAGE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS ON PREMISES WHEN NOT IN USE/NEED SPLASH GUARED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL , SHELVES & COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//MUST CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN WOMEN RESTROOM
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM AT 4749 N ROCKWELL ST./REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILE AT (4753)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//NEED TO REPLACE LIGHTS OUT ON PREMISES IN DINNING AREA/INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS OVER FRONT PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//NEED SELF-CLOSEING DOOR ON REST ROOM DOOR AT (4753)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//MUST REMOVE THREADS OFF FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR NO BACK SIPHONAGE DEVICE ON SYSTEM./MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM/MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND BOWL,SOAP PAPPER TOWLES AT (4753)REAR AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Red Lion Lincoln Square last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Red Lion Lincoln Square on file is from Nov 9, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Red Lion Lincoln Square?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Red Lion Lincoln Square.
Has The Red Lion Lincoln Square's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Red Lion Lincoln Square have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Red Lion Lincoln Square means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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